Tell us what mixing software you are using, what sites or programs you use for download music, ask questions about your mixes, how to improve mixing skills and everything else about that.We expect you all to join the discussion - help, ask or give advice or link.

Hopefully, we all will learn from eachother and have more fun in and around Ringtone Challenge.

So far, there has been 8 different software programs that you all have mentioned! That's amazing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap.gif) I didn't know their are so many different programs out there. Here's a list so far of programs mentioned:

Personally, I use Audacity, and for those of you interested in Audacity, you can learn more and download Here..

I've also tried Mixxx, which is Free Virtual DJ Software. However, I didn't care for it as much as Audacity, so I had stopped using it.

For those of you interested in Sound Effects, there are quite a few website out there that offer free Sound Effects. A lot of times, they'll be in WAV formats, which when I use with Audacity, I have no trouble with. There are also the MP3 Sound Effects (sometimes you have to pay a small fee for). Personally, I don't know a lot of great sites with free Sound Effects, but for the ones I do know, I will share with you.

Now for my first mixing tip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) When I select parts for any of my mixes, I search for the parts that have the best "Transitioning" capabilities. Transitions are from where the end of one part comes together with the start of another. I try to make the transitions as smooth, and as less noticeable as I can. Most of the time, techno songs have the best capabilities for transitions.

Let me give you an example from a mix I made, with slow songs. Romantic Love Mix This mix was made by Two artist, "Boyz II Men" and "KC & JoJo". Out of these two artist, there were 4 parts to this mix. Can you notice the transitions? Not really huh? So you see, transitioning is very important in making your mixes.

yup, i think transitioning is the most important things that we should pay attention to when we wanna mix, this is the most important thing for me when i wanna choose tracks and parts, as my mix groove-RC Week 124. the first part is a mix. as u all know there are two parts from a music, that i mixed them but u can't easily diagnose that it's a mix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

You are absolutely right Lonely. Your mix is another perfect example of smooth transitions. And because the mix is such excellent quality, people have noticed that, and you have close to 50,000 downloads in just 2 weeks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap.gif) Excellent work Bro! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/10.gif)

I luv when mix sounds like its whole song. Specially if I "work" with words - they have to have some "thought". (example: Let me love you - 6 different parts of same song and still sounds like one). Its hard to get words and beats together. So, if you want to do it and transitions are still not-so-good then use sound effect as "cover" . At least i am doing that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Beside Audacity (which is popular in here as i can see) i am using Acoustica Mixcraft 4 . Its easy to use, specially for those who are new in mixing because it:# Automatically detects beats points, keys and tempos of imported songs.# Import WAV, AIF, OGG, WMA, and MP3 files# has 18 powerful, built-in, effects including reverb, delay, EQ, compressor, flanger, chorus, distortion, auto filter, master limiter, phaser and a guitar amp simulator.Put 2 songs (or part of songs) in one line and program will make transition (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

You are absolutely right Lonely. Your mix is another perfect example of smooth transitions. And because the mix is such excellent quality, people have noticed that, and you have close to 50,000 downloads in just 2 weeks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap.gif) Excellent work Bro! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/10.gif)